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Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L Welker PE, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

both thebachelor’s (BS) and master’s (MEng) degrees in civil engineering. This paper examines theadvantages and disadvantages of dual-level accreditation. The results of a survey of the civilengineers department head’s council was used to explore how many programs intend to seekdual-level accreditation as well as the reasons for why or why they do not plan to seekaccreditation of their master’s programs. In addition, four in-depth interviews were conductedwith department chairs from a variety of institutions to more fully explore the issues raised bythis survey and past papers. The results of the survey and interviews reveal that there is not widespread support for, and that most programs do not intend to pursue, dual-level accreditation

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Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel M. Dulaski PE, Northeastern University

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Civil Engineering

– pre-spring break and post-spring break. The schedule includes major milestones which include deliverable dates, and community meetings (Figure 2). Page 23.717.4 1-Jan 31-Jan 2-Mar 1-Apr Submit resume and cover letter Highlight experience/select project manager/identify "firms" Proposals due/presentations/project awarded Present concepts to community Draft preliminary report and plans Dry run - presentations Draft final report and

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering

roundsare used until an adequate group consensus is reached. This study utilized a questionnairedeveloped considering the individual input from a group of twelve practicing structural engineersand several academics from the Denver and Front Range Colorado area for an e-mail basedsurvey planned for a maximum of three rounds. The first two rounds of the survey were devotedto obtaining a distribution of respondee’s expectation for achievement levels to be reached by theaspiring structural engineer both upon completion of a masters-level program in structuralengineering and after five years of practice in the profession. If the results of Round 2 variedsignificantly from those of Round 1, the planned use of Round 3 was to conduct Round 3 in thesame

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University; Michael A De Miranda, Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering

area of civil engineering,namely the structural engineering profession. It is a step directed towards assisting the structuralengineering profession and the associated educational communities in their planning of theprograms needed to deliver the overall BOK within one of the many practice areas of the civilengineer. Like the ASCE BOK report, this study has given considerable attention to theimportance of the early period in the profession, a time which has many attributes of anapprenticeship, in the preparation of the young professional, as the overall preparation structuralengineer is very much a collaborative effort of the educational programs, the structuralengineering design and construction community, and the overall structural

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Johnette C. Shockley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center; Leah R Ellis, University of Nebraska, Peter Kiewit Institute; Berndt Spittka P.E., Unitee States Military Academy- Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering

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Civil Engineering

Challenge as a new student competition builtaround solving the social-technical, complex adaptive, and ‘wicked’ problems associated withdesigning, constructing, operating and maintaining the world’s infrastructure. This paper explainsthe organization of the Goethals Infrastructure Challenge, the student learning objectives forparticipating in the challenge, the annual process used to formulate the challenge, requiredfunding mechanism, submission procedures, judging and evaluation plans, and budgeting andfunding. In addition to being educational, this competition is designed to inspire a newgeneration of engineers to address the challenges we face in “restoring and improving urbaninfrastructure” and“providing access to clean water”as suggested by

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Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Rhonda K Young, University of Wyoming; Rod E. Turochy, Auburn University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Joshua Swake, Oregon State University; Andrea R. Bill, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kevin Heaslip, Utah State University; Michael Kyte, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #6325A Model for Collaborative Curriculum Design in Transportation Engineer-ing EducationDr. Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College Dr. Kristen Sanford Bernhardt is chair of the Engineering Studies program and associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College. Her expertise is in sustainable civil infrastructure management and transportation systems. She teaches a variety of courses including sustainability of built systems, transportation systems, transportation planning, civil infrastructure management, and Lafayette’s introductory first year engineering course. Dr

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

, economic, en- vironmental, uncertainty, and when necessary, social and political considerations to plan, design, manage, operate, and re-operate water systems. Applications include optimization for environmental purposes, water conservation, computer support to facilitate conflict resolution, supply/demand modeling, and port- folio management to minimize risk. He has worked in the Middle East, Calif., Maryland, and now Utah.Dr. Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University Dr. Dan Ames holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. He recently joined the faculty of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah after eight years on the faculty at Idaho State

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac W Wait, Marshall University; Jeffrey T. Huffman P.E. P.E., Marshall University; Christopher T. Anderson, Huntington (WV) Sanitary Board

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Civil Engineering

factors for attempting to mitigate the problem. Hearing from outside speakers helps to create an atmosphere of “reality” in students’ minds with respect to the project, and also is a good chance for students to learn more about the challenges faced in the ‘real world’ of engineering practice. The question that students sometimes ask, “is this really important?” is readily banished when an outside authority explains that sewage flowing into residential basements is the side-effect of undersized, failing combined sewers. 2. Review of available data. The sponsoring agency may have paper maps, GIS data, past studies, master plans, and/or reports for the subject area, and other information that can

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. This year’s incoming class is likely to be composed of nearly 50%students from outside the university. Over the past six years class sizes have ranged from5 to 16 students, with an average of 10 students per year. Future plans include growth ofthe graduate program with the addition of a comprehensive exam option.The core curriculum for the Architectural Engineering masters program is comprised ofthe following courses: Cal Poly Students Units Outside Cal Poly Students units Blended 13 Undergraduate Courses 13 ARCE 501 – Advanced Mechanics 3 ARCE 501 – Advanced Mechanics 3 ARCE 502 – Nonlinear analysis I 3 ARCE 502

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Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G Brown, The Boeing Company; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

understanding of engineering, science, and mathematics fundamentals2. Demonstrates an understanding of political, social, and economic perspectives3. Demonstrates an understanding of information technology, digital competency, and information literacy4. Demonstrates an understanding of stages/phases of product lifecycle (design, prototyping, testing, production, distribution channels, supplier management, etc.)5. Demonstrates an understanding of project planning, management, and the impacts of projects on various stakeholder groups (project team members, project sponsor, project client, end- users, etc.)6. Demonstrates an understanding of the ethical and business norms and applies norms effectively in a given context (organization

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Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael K. J. Milligan P.E., ABET; Daniela Iacona, ABET; Joseph L Sussman, ABET

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Civil Engineering

has been employed at ABET for eight years in a number of capacities. Currently, she oversees ABET’s engagement in its various mutual recognition agreements, memoranda of under- standing, and its relationships with organizations outside the U.S. She also manages the implementation of ABET’s global operations plan. Ms. Iacona earned her baccalaureate in International Relations from Old Dominion University.Dr. Joseph L Sussman, ABET Dr. Joseph L. Sussman is managing director for Accreditation and Chief Information Officer for ABET (formerly The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), the recognized accreditor for col- lege and university technical education programs in applied science, computing

Conference Session

Involving Undergraduates in Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University; Anthony Tessari; Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John E Lawler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Civil Engineering

were providedthe opportunity to interact with and obtain data from the instrumentation. Students at the remoteuniversity were instructed to communicate with the host school students in order to obtaininformation vital to conceptual understanding of the assignments. The first portion of the projectwas assigned to the students before running the experiment. This was divided into three subtaskswhich asked the students to design the instrumentation plan for a shallow footing in order toobtain the stress distribution in the soil medium, calculate the maximum vertical load of a squarefooting over a known soil, and finally to scale the previous results for a test that would beperformed at 25g (Figure 2). The students were given limit values for the

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford; Stephanie Butler Velegol, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Civil Engineering

planning to flip acourse for the first time should heed:Get Buy in from Students. The faculty should carefully explain the benefits of the flippedapproach to the class so that the students buy into the method. Without some salesmanship,students are likely to reject the approach just because it is different.Do Not Over-Flip. A flipped classroom is more a time management strategy than a pedagogicalapproach. The improved time management facilitates better pedagogy, but be mindful of thedifferences. Specifically, note that it is not essential for everything in the course to be “flipped.”It does not mean that you cannot ever deliver a traditional lecture or assign traditionalhomework. If the subject content or the mentality of the students demands a

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Civil Engineering

involves the interaction of personal, behavioral, and environmental triadic processes4,and has been defined as a process that involves “self-generated thoughts, feelings, and actionsthat are planned and cyclically adapted to the attainment of personal goals”33. When used forstudent learning, the process of self-regulation “includes planning and managing time; attendingto and concentrating on instruction; organizing, rehearsing, and coding information strategically;establishing a productive work environment; and using social resources effectively”26 . Previousstudies suggested that self-regulated learning behaviors facilitated students’ motivation andacademic achievement21,22,24,25,29,32. Teaching students about different cognitive and self

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

introduction stating the Challenge and associated context  A one page Generating Ideas Section containing five consistent reflection questions  A short section containing supplemental information and resources  A description of the required deliverables.Each of the 5 selected units began with the introduction of a challenge problem and an in-classreflection activity to help students orient to the major concepts of the particular topic. ThisGenerate Ideas exercise provided students with approximately 15 minutes to record their initialthoughts about the challenge. The contents of the Generate Ideas section are shown below. Generate Ideas: An exercise to help you think about and plan your approach to the problem. Respond

Conference Session

Involving Undergraduates in Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

specificobjectives were introduced.Engineering Clinic Objectives:http://www.rowan.edu/open/colleges/engineering/current_students/course_material/At the conclusion of the course, students will(i) Demonstrate expanded knowledge of the general practices and the profession of engineering through immersion in an engineering project environment of moderate to high complexity.(ii) Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.(iii) Demonstrate acquisition of new technology skills through use or development of appropriate computer hardware, software, and/or instrumentation.(iv) Demonstrate business and entrepreneurial skills which may include developing a business plan, market plan, venture plan, or other approved

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Douglas H. Fehrmann, The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #6943Developing and Assessing Student’s Principled Leadership Skills to Achievethe Vision for Civil Engineers in 2025Dr. William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel Dr. William J. Davis is a professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He received his Ph.D. in civil engineering from Georgia Tech and is a registered professional engineer. His research interests focus on transportation infrastructure planning and design, highway safety, and active living by design. Courses he teaches include transportation engineering, highway design, concrete and asphalt design, and professional

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Huynh, University of South Carolina; Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Jason W Gantt, University of South Carolina

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Planning and Design, Vol. 1. Wiley, NewYork, 1975.Appendix 1: Solar Power EFFECT – Decision WorksheetA highway rest-stop between Battle Mountain, NV and Winnemucca, NV is being upgraded toinclude restroom facilities and vending machines. Because of its remote location, electricity isnot available from ‘the grid’, and solar power is being explored as an alternative.Driving Question: How much will it cost to install a solar power system at the renovated rest-stop?Supporting Questions  Draw a sketch depicting the system as it operates at the highway rest stop. Label the system components.  List the factors that will determine the size of system components  What information would you need to gather in order to provide a

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). She also completed a teaching certificate and was actively involved with the Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her academic interests focus on two primary areas of sustainable transportation: (1) community-based design and planning and (2) strategic planning and policy development. Dr. Barrella is also interested in investigating how to best integrate these research interests into classroom and project experiences for her students.Mr. Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Rodgers is a research professor in the Georgia

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Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University; Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Akmal S Daniyarov; Christopher Adam Kulish

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Civil Engineering

, an M.S.C.E. from Purdue University and a Ph.D. from Lehigh University.Dr. Michelle Renee Oswald, Bucknell University Dr. Michelle Oswald is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University. She has completed her doctoral degree in Civil Engineering as well as a Master’s of Arts in Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Delaware, specializing in sustainable transportation planning. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College in 2007 and a Master’s of Civil Engineering at the University of Delaware in 2008.Mr. Akmal S DaniyarovMr. Christopher Adam Kulish

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Graham C. Archer P.Eng, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

) Member Connections; (b) Boundary Conditions; (c) Plan View of Built-up ColumnsNext students created computational models of the Bridge House based solely on the structuraldrawings. Students were given the choice of using either RISA 3D7 or ETABS8. A typicalcomputational model is shown in Figure 3. The student predictions of the fundamentalfrequency in the N/S direction (moment frames) ranged from 0.5 hz to 3.5 hz, with an averag of Page 23.628.42.7 hz, all below the experimentally determined frequency of 4.5 hz. Reasons for the lowprediction of the natural frequency ranged from high weight predictions to innaccurate modelingof the built-up column

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalya A. Koehler, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

portion of the class, after the student has completed readingthe related chapter in the text book. The modules are used to prepare students for solving open-endedquestions in a face to face part of the course. Also, the module can serve as a study guide for reviewpurposes. In the modules, students view the video demonstrations of how to solve problems and thenpractice problem solving step by step with verification (correct/incorrect) and explanatory programfeedback presented for each step. The pilot development of the modules with six participants was conducted, and a plan for therefinement of the modules design was laid out. The educational design research methodology was used,which not only targets the problem of designing an online

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

implementation and practicality as well as marketability to SW Florida. List and evaluate all advantages and disadvantages of this selection. Page 23.223.5 6. Develop a plan for implementing this technology considering SW Florida Utilities/Regional Planning aspects; identify challenges of implementation. 7. What are your conclusions and recommendations for implementation of this newer technology? 8. Finally, discuss how you think this assignment enhances your knowledge of Life- long learning. 9. Your final deliverable is a hard copy report following the appropriate

Conference Session

Creating and Maintaining Effective Communication Learning in the Curriculum

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Sarah Liggett, Louisiana State University; Warren R Hull Sr. P.E., Louisiana State University; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University

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Civil Engineering

of oral presentations and bi-weekly reports. The notebook’s value is intended to beas a form of prewriting. Students beginning the process of writing a formal report find that theyhave already written extensively on every aspect of their project.A different example of informal writing is evident in another Engineering department’s capstonecourse in the form of periodic project updates in oral presentations. Student groups are requiredto show how their planned or completed tasks will meet the objectives of their senior projects.Laying out multiple tasks, complete with Gantt Charts, creates a storyboard environment inwhich the students informally write and revise their design projects.Senior Design Team Posters. One example of a visual

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe D Manous Jr P.E., Institute for Water Resources, USACE; Jon D Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

Senior Executive organization. Demonstrates a high degree of Service creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in GS-15 planning organizing, and guiding extensive (20+ years) programs and activities of major consequences Uses creativity, foresight, and mature

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique H. Head, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi PE, Morgan State University; Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering

structures, computational geo-mechanics, con- stitutive modeling, pavement design, characterization and prediction of behavior of pavement materials, linear and non-linear finite element applications in geotechnical engineering, geo-structural systems anal- ysis, structural mechanics, sustainable infrastructure development, and material model development. He had been actively involved in planning, designing, supervising, and constructing many civil engineering projects, such as roads, storm drain systems, a $70 million water supply scheme which is comprised of treatment works, hydraulic mains, access roads, and auxiliary civil works. He had developed and opti- mized many highway design schemes and models. For example, his

Conference Session

Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark William Killgore PE, D. WRE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Section, governing board of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), vice chair of the International Activities Committee, EWRI Congress chair last year, and service on many other local and national committees. He has also been active in water resources and hydroelectric engineering association including AWRA, chairing the Waterpower Conference, and currently serves on the board of the Hydro Research Foundation. Prior to joining ASCE, Killgore spent three years at Puget Sound Energy in Washington as a hydro manager, where he oversaw such functions as major capital project development related to dam safety, water management, energy production studies, and strategic planning. He spent nearly 30 years as a

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

facilities.Cleveland has a number of historic bridges crossing the Cuyahoga River downtown. One of theprojects reviewed the design and construction of two important bridges, using resources from theCleveland Memory Project13 including an eBook Bridges of Metropolitan Cleveland 14. Theseresources provided structural plans and construction records.The course covered Carnegie, steel, and metallurgical engineering2. Another student projectfocused on the role of Cleveland in transporting iron ore and in manufacturing steel, as well assome key local structures that made extensive use of steel. The environmental impacts of steelmanufacturing were also discussed.One project looked at the societal and environmental costs and benefits of dams, includingeffects on

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas A. Lenox, Dist.M.ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

and/or construction layout; o apply fundamental computational methods and elementary analytical techniques in sub- disciplines related to civil engineering. o plan and prepare documents appropriate for design and construction; o perform economic analyses and cost estimates related to design, construction, operations and maintenance of systems associated with civil engineering; o select appropriate engineering materials and practices, and

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

areevaluated by some form of a final report. In the traditional civil engineering curriculum, undergraduate students take courses withboth lecture and laboratory formats. While the lecture courses provide the opportunity forstudents to absorb new information, the purpose of a laboratory is to expose students to thephysical problems associated with a course and reinforce course content. The traditional type oflaboratory has well-planned experiments, typically containing step-by-step guides leading thestudents through each experiment. Generally in groups of four or five, students in-turn conductthe experiment, regurgitate the results, and prepare a laboratory report, arguably fulfilling ABETstudent outcome (b) “an ability to design and conduct